Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Fuquay-Varina, NC (2026)

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $2,336 to $58,752 per year for indexed programs. Fuquay-Varina has a population of about 37,749. Median household income is $111,447 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Fuquay-Varina

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Fuquay-Varina. Distances are calculated from Fuquay-Varina city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fuquay-Varina. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC 5.7 miles from Fuquay-Varina BOC Score55.4
Published tuition$2,336 - $16,798
Online programsYes

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#2

MyComputerCareer at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 12.3 miles from Fuquay-Varina BOC Score52.7
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#3

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 13.2 miles from Fuquay-Varina BOC Score46.5
Published tuition$40,410 - $58,752
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#4

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 14.7 miles from Fuquay-Varina BOC Score84.6
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#5

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 32.4 miles from Fuquay-Varina BOC Score31.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Fuquay-Varina

Fuquay-Varina is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area (BLS area code 39580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$143,640Raleigh-Cary, NC$146,273
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$103,380Raleigh-Cary, NC$105,275
Computer Network Architect$120,640Raleigh-Cary, NC$122,851
Computer Systems Analyst$108,480Raleigh-Cary, NC$110,468
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,960Raleigh-Cary, NC$177,149
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,910Raleigh-Cary, NC$65,081
Computer User Support Specialist$62,460Raleigh-Cary, NC$63,605

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Fuquay-Varina at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,749Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$111,447Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+52.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Wake County21,207 workers, 4,028 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Fuquay-Varina, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Fuquay-Varina. The closest is Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, NC (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Methodist University (32.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Fuquay-Varina?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Fuquay-Varina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,960), Information Security Analyst ($143,640), Computer Network Architect ($120,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Holly Springs instead of Fuquay-Varina?

Holly Springs, NC is 5.2 miles from Fuquay-Varina and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fuquay-Varina an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Fuquay-Varina’s median household income of $111,447 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fuquay-Varina while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Fuquay-Varina

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.